irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $260KThe organization operated a Workforce Development Program that equips refugees and clients with the skills and resources needed to obtain and maintain employment. The program provided job readiness training, resume preparation, interview coaching, and direct job placement assistance in partnership with local employers. Participants received ongoing support to help them achieve long-term financial stability and self-reliance. Through these efforts, the organization continues to reduce barriers to employment and promote successful workforce integration for the refugee community.
- #2 $110KThe organization provided comprehensive case management and legal services to support refugees and clients in achieving stability and self-sufficiency. Services included individualized case assessments, referrals, and direct assistance addressing housing, healthcare, benefits, and legal needs. The program also offered legal orientation and support through partnerships with community organizations to help clients understand their rights and navigate complex processes. These efforts ensured that participants received holistic support beyond employment or education, strengthening their overall well-being and integration into the community.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management Services
Provides individualized case assessments, referrals, and direct assistance with housing, healthcare, benefits, and legal needs to promote stability.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Offers three levels of English language instruction taught by certified ESOL teachers to support integration and communication skills.
Eviction Prevention Pilot Initiative (EPPI)
Assists clients in Rochester and Monroe County with rental assistance applications and direct payments to landlords for up to twelve months of back rent.
Legal Services and Orientation
Offers legal support and orientation through partnerships to help clients understand their rights and navigate complex systems.
Workforce Development Program
Provides job readiness training, resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement assistance to refugees and immigrants in partnership with local employers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Case management and social servicesProvides comprehensive case management services including individualized assessments, advocacy, communication, referrals, and direct assistance with housing, healthcare, benefits, and legal needs for refugees and immigrants regardless of immigration status.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- ESOL instructionOffers three levels of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instruction taught by certified teachers, including to Asian-American clients and through volunteer-supported classes.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- Eviction prevention and rental assistanceAdministers the Eviction Prevention Pilot Initiative in Rochester and Monroe County, assisting refugee and immigrant clients with rental assistance applications, eligibility screening, and direct payments to landlords for up to twelve months of back rent.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer-supported community servicesEngages volunteers who provide at least 10 hours of service each to support community members through ESOL classes and anti-poverty services, reaching at least 60 individuals.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Workforce development and job readiness trainingOperates a Workforce Development Program offering job readiness training, resume preparation, interview coaching, and job placement assistance to refugees and immigrants, including out-of-school youth served in partnership with RochesterWorks through New York State-funded services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$915K
Contributions & grants$900K98%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$985K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$840K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$528K
Cash$-226K
Investments$0
Liabilities$303K
Net assets$225K
Liquid reserves-2.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SADIYA MOHAMED OMAR | SUPERVISOR | 35 | $67K |
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Monroe County Government — Administered the Eviction Prevention Pilot Initiative under Monroe County, making direct payments to landlords and billing Monroe County's DSS for reimbursement.
- ROCHESTERWORKS Partner — Partnered to provide New York State-funded workforce development and mentorship to out-of-school refugee and immigrant youth.
- Rochester Government — Location where the organization is based and provides services
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Holistic Integration Supportmethodology: holistic_integration_supportBy integrating workforce development, case management, and legal services, the organization enables refugees to overcome interconnected barriers to self-sufficiency, because comprehensive support addresses the multifaceted challenges of resettlement and community integration.
- Refugee-Led Support Modelmethodology: refugee_led_supportBy centering refugees as leaders and decision-makers in their own advancement, the organization fosters self-determination and self-reliance, increasing program relevance and ownership because those with lived experience drive solutions.